Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Barking – KBM Training And Recruitment Barking – Weekend

CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyAAT awarding body

About this course

Free AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Course in Barking. Weekend classes run at KBM Training And Recruitment Barking, so you can study on Saturdays or Sundays without taking time off work. This level 2 AAT bookkeeping qualification covers double-entry bookkeeping, accounting documents, ledgers, credit notes, and sales invoices. The course covers two units: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. It typically takes 2 months full-time. Entry requirements include GCSEs at a good level. You'll finish with an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.

Who this course is for

KBM Training and Recruitment with the collaboration of KBM Chartered Certified Accountants & Registered Auditors and Institute of Financial Accountants, offers accounting work experience and AAT qualifications.

The AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping is a short qualification to help students develop essential bookkeeping skills. Once completed, they will have developed an understanding of basic accounting practices and techniques including double-entry bookkeeping.

Entry requirements

GCSE at good levels and in relevant job role to be able to complete all units required

What you will learn

  • You'll apply the double-entry bookkeeping system to record financial transactions accurately.
  • You'll process sales invoices and credit notes.
  • You'll enter transactions into the appropriate books and ledgers.
  • You'll work with purchase, sales, and general ledgers.
  • You'll understand the accounting documents and processes used in day-to-day bookkeeping.
  • You'll check transactions for accuracy before posting them.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at the centre. You'll learn through taught sessions and practical exercises covering bookkeeping processes and controls. Assessment is through AAT examinations for each unit. You'll sit the assessments for Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. KBM Training And Recruitment Barking will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bookkeeper: record financial transactions for businesses day to day.
  • Accounts assistant: support a finance team with ledgers and reconciliations.
  • Purchase ledger clerk: process supplier invoices and payments.
  • Sales ledger clerk: manage customer invoices and receipts.
  • Payroll administrator: handle employee pay records and calculations.
  • Finance administrator: provide general financial admin support in an office.

What you could study next

  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: adds two further units (Principles of Costing and The Business Environment) to complete the full Level 2 accounting qualification.
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting: the next step toward a career in professional accounting, covering financial statements, tax, and management accounting.
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting: the final AAT level, recognised by employers for senior finance roles.

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